Category Archives: holiday

Last November we made a gratitude banner during the month of December. Each day the four of us would write something we are grateful for to add to the banner. And it was fairly successful. I feel like Andrew definitely … Continue reading →

We were planning on carving pumpkins over the weekend, but our weekend filled up and spilled over right before our eyes…and we didn’t get to it. Both boys had firm opinions on what they wanted on their pumpkins. Andrew wanted … Continue reading →

Last night I rolled over to turn off the light on the other side of the bed and I realized something was looking at me. Then I realized that there was an enormous, bright green, praying mantis looking at me. … Continue reading →

Yesterday we got together with our pals, the Johnstons, for some Easter egg dying. They have never dyed Easter eggs before. (gasp!) So, we showed ’em how it’s done. Isaac demonstrated his oh-so-funny dunk and splash. Over and over. No … Continue reading →

Yesterday was our day-at-home. The rest of Spring Break we have outings planned, but yesterday was all about trashing the apartment with couch cushions and super hero toys and…making cookies. It reminded me that before full-time school days took over … Continue reading →

The boys and I made some 3D eggs this weekend to decorate for Easter. I had a vision to make a banner that looked something like this. And although Isaac is usually willing to play along with whatever I’ve got … Continue reading →

We’ve been prepping for Valentine’s Day over the last several days around here. The boys and I have been crafting cards for friends, near and far. We’ve discussed what treats they want to bring to school and they made a … Continue reading →

I’ve decided to try it again….to press my luck…to see if I can get Andrew’s classmates together again for a party…but this time a Christmas party! His birthday party was such a great success that I want to give it … Continue reading →

Yesterday I spent some time prepping the advent activity calendar. Each day has a Christmas activity for the boys to do. I tried to plan it out so that the big events landed on the weekends and the weeknights had … Continue reading →

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Made in Brooklyn is my place to document my creative journey, from bread to babies, cards to cakes. You are welcome to come and join me for a while.

I stopped teaching Kindergarten in 2005 to become the mom of two crazy boys here in Brooklyn. At first I thought being a stay at home mom meant that I needed to pour all my time and energy directly into my sons, but I realized somewhere along the way that being a rockstar mom meant not only taking good care of my boys, but also taking good care of myself. And taking good care of myself means pursuing something creative...just about everyday. I started Made In Brooklyn to motivate myself in my creative goals as well as share my work with others and perhaps inspire them in their own creative journeys.